| Issue ID | 1439373 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11062556 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/12/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | T-connector from radiator coolant reservoir to engine block cracks in cold temperatures draining coolant disabling the vehicle. Ford said its on national backorder with no estimation on when parts will be available. Mechanic verified cracked t- connector. Due to the number of cracked t-connectors and a national backorder, i feel there is a material deficiency in the t-connector and should be recalled for replacement. The vehicle was stationary when i noticed a large puddle under the vehicle. So far its cost me 219. 99 and 507. 32 to try and fix this. And it still leaks. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67691 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1CF0DFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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